Indulge in Luxury: How to Make THICK, RICH & DELICIOUS Butter Chicken | Easy Recipe | Cooking Vlog

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut milk offers a similar creaminess with fewer calories.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a vegetarian protein alternative.

Marinate chicken thighs in a bowl with 1/4 cup yogurt, 2 teaspoons curry powder, and salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat the oven to 220°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.

Cube the marinated chicken and spread it evenly on the baking tray. Bake for 8 minutes on the middle rack.

In a pot, heat a generous amount of clarified butter and normal butter over medium-high heat.

Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté until they are translucent and golden.

Stir in powdered spices: chili powder, curry powder, black pepper, salt, and chicken stock powder. Mix well and lower the heat to medium to bloom the spices without burning them.

Add a whole can of tomatoes to the pot along with some of the chicken juices. Stir and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to taste and stir until dissolved, about 30 seconds.

Add the baked chicken to the pot and mix to heat through, as the chicken is already cooked.

Pour in 400 ml of coconut cream and stir to combine, allowing the sauce to thicken to your desired consistency.

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